2024-2025 Yearbook
It is with deep gratitude and excitement that I share Teach For America Metro Atlanta’s 2024–2025 Yearbook—a celebration of the impact you have helped make possible. Much like a school yearbook, these pages capture the people, stories, and milestones that defined this year. As you read them, I hope you feel immense pride knowing that your generosity has been a driving force behind every success we’ve achieved.
Because of you, more than 220 corps members, 150 Ignite tutors, and 2,100 alumni are teaching, leading, and advocating for students across our community. Together, we are working toward our bold 2030 goal: to double the number of students in our impact districts who meet critical academic benchmarks in 3rd-grade reading and 8th-grade math.
As we step into Teach For America Metro Atlanta’s 25th year, I am humbled by the progress we have made together and energized by the work still ahead. Your partnership has shaped what’s possible for hundreds of thousands of students over the past two and a half decades, and it will continue to light the path forward for generations to come.
Thank you for believing in our work and in the limitless potential of every child. I am inspired by all that we have accomplished together and even more excited about the bold future we are building as we enter this milestone year.
Here’s to the teachers, leaders, families and partners that commit to ensuring an excellent education for every student, in every classroom, across Metro Atlanta
Executive Director
Teach For America Metro Atlanta
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In Metro Atlanta, more than 1,000 Teach For America leaders are driving change for students whether in classrooms, on campuses, or in the community.
We recruit and prepare mission-driven individuals from all academic disciplines, professions, and backgrounds and equip them with the skills to inspire and empower every student they serve. Our corps members, alumni, and Ignite Fellows (tutors) work handin-hand to expand opportunities, ensuring all children across Metro Atlanta have the chance to learn, lead, and thrive.
Corps Members, Alumni, and Ignite Fellows
Students Impacted by TFA Corps Members, Alumni, and Fellows
CORPS MEMBERS
2024-2025
Corps Members
13,400
Students Taught by Corps Members
224 of Corps Members Taught STEM 71% From Low Income Backgrounds 88%
IGNITE FELLOWSHIP
164
Ignite Fellows (Tutors)
2,100
Alumni Across Metro Atlanta
970 School and School Systems Leaders
Alumni Who Continue to Work in Education or Economic Mobility
12
46 Government Officials Shaping Policy Across Metro Atlanta
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For Shantyria Greer, serving as a Teach For America corps member has been both a challenge and a calling. “My experience as a TFA corps member has been both challenging and rewarding. It has pushed me to grow as an educator, to see the potential in every student, and to lean into creativity and resilience,” she shares. Each day in the classroom strengthens her commitment to equity and reminds her of the purpose behind her work through the connections she’s built with her students.
Shantyria’s inspiration to teach traces back to seventh grade, when she was a student in Mr. Joseph Edelin’s class. “Mr. Edelin set the standard for what it means to show up fully for your students. He taught us to have pride in who we are,” she recalls. “His energy, patience, and belief in us created an environment where learning felt exciting and possible. As his student, I saw firsthand the difference one teacher could make, and it planted a seed in me to want to be that kind of teacher for someone else.”
Now, as she continues to grow in her practice, Shantyria focuses on helping her students see their own brilliance and potential. “I hope my students walk away knowing that they are seen, capable, and worthy of every opportunity,” she says. “If they remember my classroom as a place where they felt valued and inspired, then I’ll know I’ve done my part.”
Shantyria Greer
TFA Metro Atlanta ‘24
2nd Generation Corps Member, Taught by TFA Alumni Joseph Edelin (Houston ‘02 Corps Member)
KIPP Soul Academy
Grade 7 Math
Students achieved 3.4× expected growth on iReady, with scores up 11 percentile ranks.
Our Goals:
The Ignite Fellowship is a tutoring corps that builds on the support we provide to students across Metro Atlanta. Since its launch, Ignite has helped students reach key reading and math milestones through highimpact tutoring. By delivering personalized support and fostering meaningful connections, our fellows accelerate learning while strengthening students’ sense of belonging in their classrooms and schools.
Ignite Tutors
In alignment with our 2030 goal, our tutors focused on 3rd-grade reading and 8th-grade math skills proven by research to be critical predictors of post-secondary success and long-term opportunity.
Students Taught by Ignite Fellows
Growth
KIPP Vision Academy
Grade 5 Reading
Students achieved 3.4× expected growth on iReady, with scores up 12 percentile ranks.
To bridge gaps in reading and math learning, both key determinants of success in secondary education and economic mobility.
KIPP WAYS Primary
Grade 3 Reading
Students achieved 1.5× expected growth on NWEA MAP, with scores up 7 percentile ranks.
To foster student belonging, which translates to an increased likelihood of high school graduation.
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KIPP WAYS Academy
Grade 8 Math
Students achieved 1.5× expected growth on NWEA MAP, with scores up 2 percentile ranks.
State of Georgia
The Goizueta Foundation
The Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation
Atlanta Public Schools
$250,000+
Clayton County Schools
Fulton County Public Schools
Georgia Serves
redefinED atlanta
$100,000-$249,999
Ethos Classical Charter School
Gwinnett County Public Schools
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
Newton County School District
Resurgence Hall Charter School
SLAM Atlanta
The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation
$25,000 - $99,999
AnchorSchool
Ben Portman
Clay Kennedy
DeKalb County School District
Delta STEAM Academy
Diana Ellsworth
Liberation Academy
Ripple
$5,000-$9,999
Vogel Family Foundation
Zest Preparatory Academy
AtlantaSmartAcademy
JohnandMaryFranklinFoundation
KindeziSchools
LeslieandHunterPierson
PeaceAcademyCharterSchool
PurposeBuiltSchoolsAtlanta
SankofaMontessori
$10,000 - $24,999
Teach For America Metro Atlanta is deeply grateful for the support of the following individuals, corporations, and foundations that contributed to our efforts in our most recent fiscal year (June 1, 2024-May 31, 2025).
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Alex Fraser
Ameer Abdullah
Clarke County School District
Excelsior Village Academies
Kenita Williams
Mackenzie Bell
Miles Ahead Charter School
Samuel Wakefield
Asia Watson
Buudoan Tran
Carolyn Collins
Charlotte Combre
Christopher Youd
Daniella Suarez
Dave and Emily Howland
Dorothy Charles
Eliot Isbister
Up to $999
Erin Quackenbush
Gillian and Greg Matteson
Ivan Barclay
Jamila Thomas
John Wingate and Erika Somoza
Kate and Francis McNamara
Kelly Lee
Laura Komarek
Loron Benton
Meeghan Fortson
Mike Lynch
Mr David Jernigan
Sara McDonald Youd
$1,000-$4,999
Sidney Childress
Tevie Monk Givens
The Michaels Family Charitable Foundation
Adam Wilson
Aisha Blanchard Collins
Allen Boyd
Annie and Chris Appleton
Ari Bogotch
Niral Patel
Peter Howland Family Fund
Ralph Culpepper III
Rebecca Parshall
Sarah DuPre Slick
Taccara Barksdale
Tafui Leggard
Tamara Rice
Taylor Ramsey and Gopal Mallya
Tori Jackson
Wednesday Alexander
William D. Holmes
Winifred and Tread Davis
Up to $999
Board Chair
Fulton County District Attorney Alex Fraser
Asia Baysah
Memphis ‘07
South Louisiana ‘13
Metro
McKinsey and Company
Diana Ellsworth
Metro Atlanta ‘06 Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Tevie Monk Givens
Los Angeles’ 06 Resurgence Hall
Governance Chair
Elevance Health
MacKenzie Bell
Nashville ‘13
Home Depot
Development Chair
Miami-Dade ‘11 EY
Ari Bogotch
Rio Grande Valley‘ 07 Delta
Allen Boyd, II
Greater New Orleans - Louisiana Delta ‘11
Metro Atlanta ‘13
Tori Jackson Hines
DLA Piper
Houston ‘12 McDonald’s
Baltimore ‘12 Truist Securities
Kelly Harper Lee
Alumni Engagement Chair
Gillian Matteson
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Tim Cooney
Ralph Culpepper, III
Retired President & CEO of Printpack
Memphis ‘09 Reconstruction.US
Taccara Marzette
Community Volunteer
Rebecca Parshall
Dennis Love
Joanie Michaels
Ben Portman
Phoenix ‘07
Morgan Stanley
Metro Atlanta ‘05
Taylor Ramsey
The Wakefield Group
South Louisiana ‘01
Laura Komarek
One Goal Metro Atlanta
Samuel Wakefield
Kenita Williams
Bay Area ‘08 Bain and Company
Metro Atlanta ‘02
Southern Education Foundation Adam Wilson
Sara McDonald Youd CNN Internati
Bay Area ‘01
Goldman Sachs
Hunter Pierson, III
As I reflect on the past year at Teach For America Metro Atlanta, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible community that surrounds this work. This year’s Yearbook is more than just a collection of stories and achievements—it is a celebration of the collective power we have to transform education and open doors for every student across our city.
Serving as board chair, I witness firsthand how the dedication of supporters like you fuels real change in classrooms and neighborhoods. Metro Atlanta is a place of opportunity and while educational inequities remain, our progress shows that meaningful solutions are within reach when a community comes together with focus and heart.
What stands out most to us is the unwavering commitment that defines our network —corps members, alumni, educators, donors, and partners—who all share a vision for a future where every child thrives. This shared belief in possibility is what inspires us to keep pushing forwar
Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. Your trust and support are the foundation of the work ahead, and we are excited to continue breaking new ground alongside you. Together, we are not only shaping outcomes—we are shaping the future of Metro Atlanta.
In partnership,
Alex Fraser Regional Advisory Board Chair TFA Metro Atlanta
Thank you for making the 2024–2025 school year extraordinary! Your partnership with Teach For America Metro Atlanta has been essential to recruiting, developing, and empowering the corps members and alumni who are driving meaningful, lasting change in public education across our community.
As we move into the year ahead, we are committed to bringing exceptional talent to Metro Atlanta classrooms and strengthening our support for a growing alumni network that is expanding opportunities for every student in our city.
Together, we can achieve more than any of us could alone—and we are deeply grateful for your continued trust, investment, and belief in this mission.
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